south florida heat

[bukaki_bob]

hey guys do you have any tips on keeping the temps down on the cooling system this florida heat is rediculous

[Mike Self]

3 row core radiator...I'd try the radiator first if you have a constant overheating (or hot running) problem.

This of course after you've made sure your cooling system is in tip top shape--clean, full, water pump functioning properly, tight belt, 5 blade tropical fan etc. etc.

mike

PS--if you have A/C, make sure there isn't a lot of crud between the A/C condenser and the radiator back behind the grille...

[ray_]

And a fan shroud also.

Cheers,

Ray

[FJDLLC]

I have a spaal electric fan, 320I radiator, 71deg. thermostat, waterpump is new, use the good BMW coolant and check your dizzy timing. My car is running below the mid point on the guage even in heavy traffic. The only time the guage goes to the mid point is during sustained interstate speeds, which I blame on the aerodynamics of the shape of the car.

[m-racer]

I think you are asking about an s14 conversion. Correct? Same advice as you are hearing. At a minimum, buy a 3 core radiator (Curt Ingram seems to be the vendor of choice) or buy a 4 core from Be Cool. Buy a Spal fan and have it installed with both a thermosdatically controled switch and a manual overide. Also think about an Evo waterpump.

[nbristow01]

I am in Dallas, spending every evening in 100 plus degrees stuck in rush hour for 40 miles. Highest mine gets is about mid guage. I have a 320 radiator(new one) otherwise all is original. No electric fan..only time mine gets above mid line is when I am running 4000 and over at speed in the heat.

[bukaki_bob]

thanks guy btw i deleted the crank fan i have an electric one but what about deleting the thermostat all together so you can bypass it and have water flowing constantly

[dirk2602]

what about deleting the thermostat all together so you can bypass it and have water flowing constantly

Not a good idea. There is a reason why the thermostat is there.